Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say such

preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's condition. Seeing

of the hospital room, Aunt Laura

on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked

blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if

I asked, "What

the bed and asked me to help lift

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took out a silver pendant in the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece of craftsmanship

it around my neck and said

is too valuable,

"This belongs to you."

eyes full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust me on this,

hesitated. "Is this... something my parents

parents were wealthy, it would have been difficult for them to acquire such an invaluable

"Yes..."

tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she

"Consider it so?"

perplexed by her words, but Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more. "Alright, I'm

hospital with a heart full of questions, toccasionally

belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could remember, I had

same time,

matters on my mind, I

was indifferent. "I heard there was trouble at

"Yeah."

brake slowly.

fiercely just yesterday,

I didn't know who else

pen scratching on paper audible. His voice was low. "What is

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